HP-UX System Administration Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the HP-UX System Administration course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of UNIX or Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with general system administration concepts and tasks.
• Knowledge of the VI editor or another UNIX/Linux text editor for editing configuration files.
• Experience using shell commands in a UNIX or Linux environment.
• An understanding of networking fundamentals, such as IP addressing and subnetting.
• Some experience with server hardware, ideally HP servers, although this is not mandatory.
• Ability to manage files and software packages on a UNIX or Linux system.

Please note that while these prerequisites are intended to ensure a productive learning experience, motivated individuals with less experience may still find the course accessible with additional self-study and determination.

Target Audience for HP-UX System Administration

The HP-UX System Administration course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to master HP-UX servers and system management.

• System Administrators specializing in HP-UX or Unix environments
• IT Support Engineers and Specialists focusing on HP servers
• Technical Consultants providing HP-UX solutions
• Network Administrators overseeing HP server infrastructures
• Data Center Technicians managing HP Integrity and 9000 series servers
• IT Professionals aiming to upskill in HP-UX server maintenance and management
• System Engineers designing and implementing HP-UX environments
• IT Infrastructure Managers responsible for HP-UX systems
• Technical Support Staff requiring advanced HP-UX knowledge
• Database Administrators working on systems running on HP-UX

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this HP-UX System Administration?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

This HP-UX System Administration course equips learners with the knowledge to manage and maintain HP-UX systems effectively, covering a wide array of essential administrative tasks.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the different series and configurations of HP servers, including Integrity and 9000 series.
• Manage user accounts efficiently, including adding, modifying, and deleting user information using various system files and commands.
• Navigate and search within the HP-UX file system, understanding the hierarchy and system directories.
• Utilize the System Management Homepage (SMH) for system administration tasks through both GUI and command-line interfaces.
• Perform system boot and shutdown procedures on both PA-RISC and Integrity systems, including recovery from lost passwords and booting from alternate kernels.
• Configure and manage Logical Volume Manager (LVM), understanding volume groups, logical volumes, and the benefits of persistent DSF naming.
• Manage file systems, including creation, mounting, unmounting, and file system integrity checks.
• Administer swap space on HP-UX systems, understanding memory concepts and creating and enabling swap space.
• Maintain logical volumes and file systems, including extending, reducing, and removing volumes, as well as monitoring free space.
• Prepare for and respond to disasters, including cloning system images using Dynamic Root Disk (DRD) and managing system backups.
• Access and use the system console and the iLO/MP for remote management of HP servers.
• Configure the HP-UX kernel, managing modules, tunables, and applying changes to system configurations.
• Handle software management with SD-UX, including installation, verification, and removal of software and patches.
• Install the HP-UX operating system using Ignite-UX, including setting up an Ignite-UX server and performing network-based installations.
• Apply theoretical knowledge through practical workshop exercises, reinforcing learned concepts and troubleshooting skills.